John O’Donnell named president and CEO of Allstate Canada

John O’Donnell has been appointed president and CEO of Allstate Canada Group of Companies and its affiliates.O’Donnell succeeds Chris Kiah, who has returned to parent company Allstate Corporation in Northbrook, Illinois, to work on a variety of projects supporting Allstate agencies in the United States. O’Donnell joins Allstate Canada from his role as field vice-president of the southeast region with Allstate Corporation. He was formerly with GMAC Insurance, where he was instrumental in creating and implementing numerous business development initiatives. O’Donnell has held leadership roles with a number of companies including The Walt Disney Corporation and served as an associate in the investment management division of Goldman Sachs.